Macedonia

Country Macedonia
Capital Skopje
Continent Europe
Currency Macedonian denar(MKD)
Languages Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish, Roma, Serbian, Bosnian & Aromanian

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Macedonia gained its independence peacefully from Yugoslavia in 1991. Greece's objection to the new state's use of what it considered a Hellenic name and symbols delayed international recognition, which occurred under the provisional designation of "the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia." In 1995, Greece lifted a 20-month trade embargo and the two countries agreed to normalize relations. The United States began referring to Macedonia by its constitutional name, Republic of Macedonia, in 2004 and negotiations continue between Greece and Macedonia to resolve the name issue. Some ethnic Albanians, angered by perceived political and economic inequities, launched an insurgency in 2001 that eventually won the support of the majority of Macedonia's Albanian population and led to the internationally-brokered Ohrid Framework Agreement, which ended the fighting by establishing a set of new laws enhancing the rights of minorities. Fully implementing the Framework Agreement and stimulating economic growth and development continue to be challenges for Macedonia, although progress has been made on both fronts over the past several years.

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North Macedonia | Facts, Flag, & Name Change - BritannicaNorth Macedonia | Facts, Flag, & Name Change  Britannica

North Macedonia declares victory in trio of treaty cases - Global Arbitration ReviewNorth Macedonia declares victory in trio of treaty cases  Global Arbitration Review

North Macedonia should bridge the gap between commitments and reality on human rights of Roma and environmental protection - The Council of EuropeNorth Macedonia should bridge the gap between commitments and reality on human rights of Roma and environmental protection  The Council of Europe

In North Macedonia, People with Disabilities Struggle to Gain Digital Access - Balkan InsightIn North Macedonia, People with Disabilities Struggle to Gain Digital Access  Balkan Insight

Bringing care where it’s needed most: the impact of North Macedonia’s Mobile Gynaecological Clinics - FIGO.orgBringing care where it’s needed most: the impact of North Macedonia’s Mobile Gynaecological Clinics  FIGO.org

North Macedonia bourse index, turnover down w/w on Aug 22 - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia bourse index, turnover down w/w on Aug 22  SeeNews

Solidarity in action: EU continues to help North Macedonia’s fight against wildfires - EEASSolidarity in action: EU continues to help North Macedonia’s fight against wildfires  EEAS

Kuzeska: Macedonia last in the region for minimum wage - Gazeta ExpressKuzeska: Macedonia last in the region for minimum wage  Gazeta Express

North Macedonia’s New Care Economy: Changing Lives, Creating Jobs - World BankNorth Macedonia’s New Care Economy: Changing Lives, Creating Jobs  World Bank

Digital 2025: North Macedonia - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: North Macedonia  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Health systems in action 2024: North Macedonia - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesHealth systems in action 2024: North Macedonia  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

2025 News items - North Macedonia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - North Macedonia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: North Macedonia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: North Macedonia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

North Macedonia - Independence - BritannicaNorth Macedonia - Independence  Britannica

North Macedonia: GRECO welcomes progress in anti-corruption reforms in central government and the police and ends compliance procedure - The Council of EuropeNorth Macedonia: GRECO welcomes progress in anti-corruption reforms in central government and the police and ends compliance procedure  The Council of Europe

QMK: Three fires are still active in Macedonia - Gazeta ExpressQMK: Three fires are still active in Macedonia  Gazeta Express

North Macedonia's real net wage up 3.8% y/y in June - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's real net wage up 3.8% y/y in June  SeeNews

MONEYVAL: North Macedonia improves anti-money laundering efforts, but gaps remain - The Council of EuropeMONEYVAL: North Macedonia improves anti-money laundering efforts, but gaps remain  The Council of Europe

North Macedonia c-bank adjusts bank reserves requirements - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia c-bank adjusts bank reserves requirements  SeeNews

North Macedonia's M1 money supply up 16% y/y at end-July - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's M1 money supply up 16% y/y at end-July  SeeNews

North Macedonia’s EU path: Challenges and opportunities in 2025 - ClingendaelNorth Macedonia’s EU path: Challenges and opportunities in 2025  Clingendael

EY North Macedonia Alert - January 2025 | EY - Global - EYEY North Macedonia Alert - January 2025 | EY - Global  EY

North Macedonia: maintain commitment to human rights of Roma and take urgent action for a healthy environment for all - The Council of EuropeNorth Macedonia: maintain commitment to human rights of Roma and take urgent action for a healthy environment for all  The Council of Europe

North Macedonia – Request for an Opinion - The Council of EuropeNorth Macedonia – Request for an Opinion  The Council of Europe

European Commission welcomes inclusion of Moldova and North Macedonia in the Single Euro Payments Area - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodEuropean Commission welcomes inclusion of Moldova and North Macedonia in the Single Euro Payments Area  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

The crisis in North Macedonia runs deep - Al JazeeraThe crisis in North Macedonia runs deep  Al Jazeera

Kuzeska: Macedonia last in the region for minimum wage - TelegrafiKuzeska: Macedonia last in the region for minimum wage  Telegrafi

North Macedonia: health system review 2024 - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesNorth Macedonia: health system review 2024  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Ministry of Health of Macedonia: The most complicated bone transplant has been performed at the Orthopedics Clinic - TelegrafiMinistry of Health of Macedonia: The most complicated bone transplant has been performed at the Orthopedics Clinic  Telegrafi

North Macedonia—Public Finance Review: Ensuring Stability and Boosting Resilience - World BankNorth Macedonia—Public Finance Review: Ensuring Stability and Boosting Resilience  World Bank

What we know about North Macedonia's fatal nightclub fire - The Times of IndiaWhat we know about North Macedonia's fatal nightclub fire  The Times of India

In meeting with the European Commission and partners, Bulgaria and North Macedonia reaffirm commitment to finalising railway Corridor VIII - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodIn meeting with the European Commission and partners, Bulgaria and North Macedonia reaffirm commitment to finalising railway Corridor VIII  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

59 dead at nightclub fire in North Macedonia - The Times of India59 dead at nightclub fire in North Macedonia  The Times of India

Police in North Macedonia Equipped to Better Protect Journalists - The Council of EuropePolice in North Macedonia Equipped to Better Protect Journalists  The Council of Europe

Fifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59 in Kocani - BBCFifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59 in Kocani  BBC

Creating connection: How Young Artists in North Macedonia Are Bridging Divides Through Art - UNDPCreating connection: How Young Artists in North Macedonia Are Bridging Divides Through Art  UNDP

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Mucunski - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Mucunski  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

The productivity paradox in North Macedonia: Why growing firms don’t always pay more - World Bank BlogsThe productivity paradox in North Macedonia: Why growing firms don’t always pay more  World Bank Blogs

FAO and the Food and Veterinary Agency of North Macedonia promote Codex standards - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and the Food and Veterinary Agency of North Macedonia promote Codex standards  Food and Agriculture Organization

SME Policy Index: North Macedonia Kick-off Event - OECDSME Policy Index: North Macedonia Kick-off Event  OECD

Slovenia and North Macedonia's Inaugural Twinning Project - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodSlovenia and North Macedonia's Inaugural Twinning Project  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

North Macedonia ends statelessness caused by Yugoslavia's dissolution - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyNorth Macedonia ends statelessness caused by Yugoslavia's dissolution  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Multi-stakeholder Consultation in North Macedonia Ahead of the Development of a New Anti-Corruption Strategy - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeMulti-stakeholder Consultation in North Macedonia Ahead of the Development of a New Anti-Corruption Strategy  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Landmark government partnership signed with North Macedonia - GOV.UKLandmark government partnership signed with North Macedonia  GOV.UK

Women leaders shift thinking on mental health and immunization in North Macedonia - World Health Organization (WHO)Women leaders shift thinking on mental health and immunization in North Macedonia  World Health Organization (WHO)

Weather today in North Macedonia - TelegrafiWeather today in North Macedonia  Telegrafi

Former WFU star to speak to Macedonia kids Saturday - High Point EnterpriseFormer WFU star to speak to Macedonia kids Saturday  High Point Enterprise

At least 59 people killed in nightclub fire in North Macedonia - Al JazeeraAt least 59 people killed in nightclub fire in North Macedonia  Al Jazeera

Nikoloski: European Union travel rules have been postponed for Macedonia - TelegrafiNikoloski: European Union travel rules have been postponed for Macedonia  Telegrafi

Urgent search underway for missing Macedonia man, Daniel Johnson - FOX 5 AtlantaUrgent search underway for missing Macedonia man, Daniel Johnson  FOX 5 Atlanta

The EU is evacuating burn victims after deadly fire in a nightclub in North Macedonia - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsThe EU is evacuating burn victims after deadly fire in a nightclub in North Macedonia  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

North Macedonia: Round-table meeting to discuss the country’s progress in combating human trafficking - The Council of EuropeNorth Macedonia: Round-table meeting to discuss the country’s progress in combating human trafficking  The Council of Europe

Biennale Architettura 2025 | North Macedonia (Republic of) - La Biennale di VeneziaBiennale Architettura 2025 | North Macedonia (Republic of)  La Biennale di Venezia

Eight active fires in North Macedonia - TelegrafiEight active fires in North Macedonia  Telegrafi

Thousands mourn victims of North Macedonia nightclub fire - Al JazeeraThousands mourn victims of North Macedonia nightclub fire  Al Jazeera

Nightclub fire: Protesters vent fury after North Macedonia disaster - BBCNightclub fire: Protesters vent fury after North Macedonia disaster  BBC

Addressing Hate Speech: Training for Judges and Prosecutors in North Macedonia - Freedom of Expression - The Council of EuropeAddressing Hate Speech: Training for Judges and Prosecutors in North Macedonia - Freedom of Expression  The Council of Europe

Living Tradition: Old-Style Wedding Attracts Thousands to North Macedonia Village - Balkan InsightLiving Tradition: Old-Style Wedding Attracts Thousands to North Macedonia Village  Balkan Insight

Young people help heal trauma of N.Macedonia's deadly nightclub fire | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesYoung people help heal trauma of N.Macedonia's deadly nightclub fire | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

North Macedonia updates Positive List of Medicines after 15 years, with WHO support - World Health Organization (WHO)North Macedonia updates Positive List of Medicines after 15 years, with WHO support  World Health Organization (WHO)

NORTH MACEDONIA - Forthcoming Opinion - Online meetings - The Council of EuropeNORTH MACEDONIA - Forthcoming Opinion - Online meetings  The Council of Europe

Grief, anger in North Macedonia as thousands mourn nightclub fire victims - Al JazeeraGrief, anger in North Macedonia as thousands mourn nightclub fire victims  Al Jazeera

'I had one child and I lost him' - North Macedonia mourns nightclub fire - BBC'I had one child and I lost him' - North Macedonia mourns nightclub fire  BBC

Mourners protest against corruption in North Macedonia after nightclub fire - The GuardianMourners protest against corruption in North Macedonia after nightclub fire  The Guardian

North Macedonia nightclub fire updates: At least 59 killed during concert - Al JazeeraNorth Macedonia nightclub fire updates: At least 59 killed during concert  Al Jazeera

Thousands of protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire - Euronews.comThousands of protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire  Euronews.com

North Macedonia Policy Notes - World BankNorth Macedonia Policy Notes  World Bank

North Macedonia 1-1 Wales: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened - The GuardianNorth Macedonia 1-1 Wales: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened  The Guardian

Bulgarian MEPs delay vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report - Euronews.comBulgarian MEPs delay vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report  Euronews.com

Nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 59 and leaves more than 100 injured - The GuardianNightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 59 and leaves more than 100 injured  The Guardian

EBRD and EU support SME digitalisation in North Macedonia with first-of-its-kind loan - EBRDEBRD and EU support SME digitalisation in North Macedonia with first-of-its-kind loan  EBRD

Albanian Party Quits North Macedonia Govt Over ‘Unfulfilled Promises’ - Balkan InsightAlbanian Party Quits North Macedonia Govt Over ‘Unfulfilled Promises’  Balkan Insight

Republic of North Macedonia - General DebateRepublic of North Macedonia  General Debate

A first-time guide to North Macedonia - Lonely PlanetA first-time guide to North Macedonia  Lonely Planet

North Macedonia—Country Climate and Development Report: Key Highlights - World BankNorth Macedonia—Country Climate and Development Report: Key Highlights  World Bank

European MPs’ Report Revives Bulgaria-North Macedonia Identity Battle - Balkan InsightEuropean MPs’ Report Revives Bulgaria-North Macedonia Identity Battle  Balkan Insight

North Macedonia-UK Deal Sparks Concerns About Hosting Migrant Hubs - Balkan InsightNorth Macedonia-UK Deal Sparks Concerns About Hosting Migrant Hubs  Balkan Insight

In recent days, Kosovo has battled 57 wildfires, North Macedonia with 27 and Albania with 34 - Gazeta ExpressIn recent days, Kosovo has battled 57 wildfires, North Macedonia with 27 and Albania with 34  Gazeta Express

Republic of North Macedonia – Request for a Follow-up Opinion - The Council of EuropeRepublic of North Macedonia – Request for a Follow-up Opinion  The Council of Europe

North Macedonia - consilium.europa.euNorth Macedonia  consilium.europa.eu

Enlargement: Costa defends North Macedonia (and prods Bulgaria): "Implement what was agreed" - EunewsEnlargement: Costa defends North Macedonia (and prods Bulgaria): "Implement what was agreed"  Eunews

Partnership, participation and political action: Improving air quality in North Macedonia - University of BirminghamPartnership, participation and political action: Improving air quality in North Macedonia  University of Birmingham

Firefighting efforts continue near North Macedonia-Kosovo border - Anadolu AjansiFirefighting efforts continue near North Macedonia-Kosovo border  Anadolu Ajansi

North Macedonia mourns dead in nightclub fire as 15 people detained - The GuardianNorth Macedonia mourns dead in nightclub fire as 15 people detained  The Guardian

‘Unimaginable loss’: North Macedonia reels from deadly nightclub fire - Al Jazeera‘Unimaginable loss’: North Macedonia reels from deadly nightclub fire  Al Jazeera

Lost capital of ancient kingdom unearthed in North Macedonia - Archaeology News Online MagazineLost capital of ancient kingdom unearthed in North Macedonia  Archaeology News Online Magazine

Mejti-Lutkov: We are returning the parking lot closed for decades to the Museum - TelegrafiMejti-Lutkov: We are returning the parking lot closed for decades to the Museum  Telegrafi

Moment pyrotechnics set fire to North Macedonia club - BBCMoment pyrotechnics set fire to North Macedonia club  BBC

Cymru vs. North Macedonia | 2026 FIFA World Cup – European Qualifiers – Group J - Football Association of WalesCymru vs. North Macedonia | 2026 FIFA World Cup – European Qualifiers – Group J  Football Association of Wales

Child poverty - UnicefChild poverty  Unicef

North Macedonia’s Anti-Corruption Chief Suspected of Sharing Official Secrets - Balkan InsightNorth Macedonia’s Anti-Corruption Chief Suspected of Sharing Official Secrets  Balkan Insight

Local Heroes: Fighting Human Trafficking in North Macedonia - ohchrLocal Heroes: Fighting Human Trafficking in North Macedonia  ohchr

Ministry of Health of Macedonia: Treatment decisions are based on clinical and professional indications - TelegrafiMinistry of Health of Macedonia: Treatment decisions are based on clinical and professional indications  Telegrafi

North Macedonia probes deadly nightclub blaze - dw.comNorth Macedonia probes deadly nightclub blaze  dw.com

Brave North Macedonia share spoils with Hungary in thriller - IHFBrave North Macedonia share spoils with Hungary in thriller  IHF

Sahara: North Macedonia Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Plan - Morocco World NewsSahara: North Macedonia Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Plan  Morocco World News

Entry into force of the Tromsø Convention in respect of North Macedonia - The Council of EuropeEntry into force of the Tromsø Convention in respect of North Macedonia  The Council of Europe

Macedonia vs. Cymru | 2026 FIFA World Cup – European Qualifiers – Group J - Football Association of WalesMacedonia vs. Cymru | 2026 FIFA World Cup – European Qualifiers – Group J  Football Association of Wales

Corruption Chronicle: North Macedonia Nightclub Fire Indictment Exposes ‘Predictable Tragedy’ - Balkan InsightCorruption Chronicle: North Macedonia Nightclub Fire Indictment Exposes ‘Predictable Tragedy’  Balkan Insight

Offering Electoral Reform, North Macedonia PM Covets Diaspora Vote - Balkan InsightOffering Electoral Reform, North Macedonia PM Covets Diaspora Vote  Balkan Insight